宮廷

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 宮廷 and read きゅうてい, it denotes the royal or imperial court as a place and the social world surrounding the ruler.
• Basic usage: It is where a young painter is invited and where a ball takes place in a story.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Court rather than palace building alone
  • It can include courtiers, customs, and royal life, not merely the physical palace.